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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1938

Page

5

T. E. L. Class Holds Monthly Tea At Mrs Stevenson’s Home

The T. E. L. Class of the Baptist Church held its monthly tea at Mrs. Bob Stevenson’s home with autumn flowers, including dahlias and roses. Mrs. B. A. Toliver installed new officers for the year under the theme Be Ye Filled With the Spirit,, with 25 guests attending and a salad plate served.

The Baptist Church Bob Stevenson A. D. Haynes Roy Howell George Manross R. W. McKinley Earl Card Berta Blackburn Barney Hubbs

Missionary Society Plans All Day Meeting at Church

The Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church schedules an all day session at 10 AM on Tuesday Oct 18. Mrs R Henry Blackwell leads the fall study using What Is This Moslem World by C R Watson. A covered dish luncheon will follow. All women of the church invited.

Women’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church R. Henry Blackwell C. R. Watson Blackwell Beulah Wilson Mary Boatright W. W. Runnels J. C. Bullion A. C. Douglas W. E. Reeder Joe B. Mason Vida Hedgpeth

Merry Wives Study Unusual Occupations

Members of the Merry Wives Club met at Mrs. Ralph Williams' home to study Unusual Occupations for Women. Mrs. H. H. Johnson spoke on Ingenious Women and Mrs. Albert Sisk on The Seeing Eye. Twenty one members attended. Next week will attend city federation.

Merry Wives Club Ralph Williams H. H. Johnson Albert Sisk R. L. Boone Elsa Maxwell Hill Hudson Mary Hirsch City Federation Guy Walker

War and Womankind theme guides December club review

Modern Study Club members plan a co sponsorship with the Merry Wives Club of Miss Evelyn Oppenheimer of Dallas for a December 6 review of My Son My Son. Officers draft plans. resignations of Mrs. Kerr and Mrs. Sample accepted. six new members voted in.

Modern Study Club Merry Wives Club Evelyn Oppenheimer Dallas Harry Pryor Joe Mason A. E. Rumbaugh Hollis Smith Bob Carl Eddins J. Y. Crum W. L. Sherrod W. B. Cummings Ben Smith Mrs. Akins Brownwood

Vota Vita Class Party Announced at Baptist Church

The Vota Vita Sunday School Class will hold a party next Thursday October 20 at the home of Rev and Mrs W M Turner. The event starts at 7 30 p m and includes installation of officers for the new year. All members are urged to attend for social time and a brief business meeting.

The Baptist Church W. M. Turner

Mrs Don Stevenson Hosts Garden Club Bulb Study

Mrs Bob Stevenson opened her home to the Merry Home and Garden Club for a semi monthly meeting. Mrs John Byrd led a discussion on bulbs urging planting now for spring bloom and color harmony in group plantings. A tour of the flower gardens followed.

Don Stevenson Garden Club Bob Stevenson Merry Home and Garden Club John Byrd

Methodist Ladies Study Mission Work Observes Africa Mission

Members of the Methodist Missionary Society met in the church auditorium on Tuesday afternoon October 11 to study World Outlook missionary work in Africa. Mrs. W E Reeder led the program with assistance from Mrs. R H Blackwell Mrs. Joe Mason Mrs A C Douglas and Mrs Vida Hedgpeth. Mrs Albert Sisk presided over a brief business session planning observance of the week of prayer November 6 to 11. Visitors Mrs Connell and Mrs Frieze were welcomed residents.

Methodist Missionary Society Church Auditorium Africa The World Outlook Methodist Women’s Missionary Society W. E. Reeder R. H. Blackwell Joe Mason A. C. Douglas Vida Hedgpeth Albert Sisk

Vacation notices and social visits report

Dr and Mrs Byron Lackey depart for two week vacation in Chicago. Mr and Mrs Ralph Sparks return from California after months away. Col and Mrs J O Gladish of Fort Sam Houston visit Pecos with the Bill Knox family. Gladishes later travel to Carlsbad Caverns. Paul Coody visits Abilene over weekend.

Byron Lackey Chicago Col Mrs. J. O. Gladish Fort Sam Houston Bill Knox Pecos Knoxes Gladishes Mrs. Gladish Carlsbad Caverns

Large Attendance At Church Night Supper

Fifty members of the First Christian Church attended the monthly church night supper on Monday. Special guest was Rev. J. E. Pickering of Midland Christian Church who spoke on The Effective Church in the Community. Vocal duets by Mrs. Harlan Woolwine and Mrs. Robert Halmes preceded the talk. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Johnson of Odessa, former Pecos residents.

First Christian Church J. E. Pickering Christian Church of Midland Pickering Harlan Woolwine Robert Halmes Wichita, Kansas C. A. Johnson Odessa Pecos Rev. Johnson

Junior 20th Century Club Discusses Lighting Study

Mrs. Dallas Plauche of Community Public Service Company spoke at the Junior Twentieth Century Club on effective and proper lighting and will base permanently in the New Mexico and Texas division, splitting time in Pecos. The meeting featured a program on Table Service and readings on Benvenuto Cellini.

Dallas Plauche Community Public Service Company Twentieth Century Club

San Angelo Visitors Spend Weekend with Local hosts

Mrs. George Stewart and sons Allison and Mike and Louise visited Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Allison and their son Mike and daughter Louise this weekend in San Angelo.

San Angelo George Stewart Allison Mike Louise C. E. Allison

Pecos Laundry Co Offers 10c Hand-Finished Shirts

Bargain alert as Pecos Laundry Co markets hand-finished shirts for ten cents with a laundry bundle deal. Orders include a complete wash and finish service at a low bundled price.

Pecos

Mrs. McClure Named Reeves County Highway Chairman

Mrs. Tom McClure was named Reeves County chairman of Citizens Highway Beautification succeeding Mrs. William L. Kerr who resigned after years on the committee. The program began in Pecos under co-sponsorship of Mrs. Kerr and Mrs. H. Johnson. Johnson said highway beautification along city streets rests with Pecos citizens and local clubs or civic groups must carry out projects. McClure outlined a plan and launched enlarging the wayside park on the Carlsbad Highway as her first project.

Tom McClure Reeves County McClure William L. Kerr Pecos Kerr H. H. Johnson Johnson

Mrs Curran Visits Caverns Then Plans El Paso Visit

Mrs. C. E. Curran of San Pedro California is visiting with her aunt Mrs. Maggie Rose and uncle Bob Miller. She left Wednesday to tour the Carlsbad Caverns and will proceed to El Paso to see cousin Mrs. Corinne Miller before returning home.

C. E. Curran San Pedro California Maggie Rose Bob Miller Carlsbad Caverns el Paso Corinne Miller

Balmorhea Family Moves Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs. W. E. Moore and her two weeks-old son were discharged from a local hospital and moved to their Balmorhea home last weekend.

Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Mary Medanich at Home

Mrs. Jack Gray hosted a surprise birthday party for her mother Mrs. Mary Medanich at her residence. Guests included Mines John Brocat W P Lucas Max Otto D E Bond Tullius Beau Higgins C A Williams W A Whittenberg Joe Hudgens Bourbon Johnson Tucker Wells Eddie Rumbaugh Annie Brocat and Faye Higgins as salads and birthday cake were served.

Jack Gray Mary Medanich

Center of Gravity Shift to the Right in Humans

A concise note states that the body's center of gravity tends to lie toward the right side in humans. The claim highlights lateral balance implications for movement and posture.

Mrs Finley Hosts Wed nesday Bridge Club

Mrs Edwin Finley hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club this week. High score prize went to Mrs R F Kirby, second to Mrs Harry Ross, and cut to Mrs J C Bullion. Members present included Mrs J C Bullion, Mrs R F Kirby, Mrs Harry Ross, Mrs J E McCain, Mrs Bond Bradford, Mrs R W Coffey, Mrs Joe Mason and Mrs Finley.

J. C. Bullion Harrison Beauchamp Halla Bryan Frank Clark Bill Collie Bob Dean George Fletcher Earnest Hunt Buck Jackson W. E. Kelly Wesley McCree John Renken Harry Ross Joe Roy Smith Armenia Ragsdale Mary Katherine Toliver Beverly Vaughan Edwin Finley R. F. Kirby J. E. McCain Bond Bradford R. W. Coffey Joe Mason Finley

Mrs Watters Farnum Visits Odessa Relative

Mrs Watters Farnum of Odessa visited the city the first of the week and spent time with her mother Mrs M C Glover.

Watters Farnum Odessa M. C. Glover

Also Mentioned on This Page

Merry Wives Vota Vita Hallowe'en Pecos City Bakery Ralph Sparks Paul Coody Abilene Junior 20Th Century Club Studies Benvenuto Cellini Gertrude Bell Mrs Mrs. Finley Pillsbury West Texas Pintos Magnolia Coffee Fea Alin Rata Peyton
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